The DLD order on temporary suspension of importation of live domestic pigs and wild pigs and their carcasses from Myanmar to prevent  the spread of African Swine Fever

Emergency notifications (SPS) 2023-06-14
G/SPS/N/THA/655

Description

According to the announcement of the Government Gazette dated 7 March 2023, the suspension for importation of live domestic and wild pigs  and their carcasses from Myanmar has expired on 5 June 2023. However, Myanmar has no self-declaration for the recovery of country freedom from African swine fever from WOAH. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of African Swine Fever disease into the country. By the virtue of Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558 (2015), the importation of live domestic and wild pigs and their carcasses from Myanmar is temporarily suspended for a period of 90 days since 6 June 2023 onward in the Thai Royal Gazette.

Keywords

Animal health; Animal diseases; African swine fever (ASF)